CoinDesk Podcast Network

The document that started it all, in audio form. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. For this week’s Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads the document that started it all - the Bitcoin White Paper. Interestingly, this document was released under an MIT open-source license, available free to all.  - Earn up to 12% APY on Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD, EUR, GBP, Stablecoins & more. Get started at nexo.io. - Imag...

Reports are that Chris Brummer – author of a volume on crypto assets and frequent speaker on digital currencies – will chair the CFTC. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. On this edition of the Weekly Recap, NLW argues that while bitcoin’s price was the short-term story of the week, the medium-term story was all about the transition of power in the U.S. to the new Biden Administration. In it, he...

While there was plenty of FUD flying around, it wasn’t the real reason prices pulled back so significantly. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Today on the Brief: Home sales up, home supply down Biden’s first test on the stimulus Euro pessimism Our main discussion: Why the bitcoin dip wasn’t caused by FUD. Anyone paying attention this week had reasons for frenetic worry. Janet Yellen’s comments...

As BlackRock gets ready to make its first foray into bitcoin, innovation-focused ARK ETF flows surpass that of BlackRock. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Today on the Brief: A new SPAC exchange-traded fund with bitcoin-experienced leadership First look at Brian Brooks’ possible replacement at OCC What to expect from institutional bitcoin price targets in the coming weeks Our main discussion:...

As a new administration is sworn in, how will one if its most important officials – nominated Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen – impact the digital assets space?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Today on the Brief: Jack Ma is not dead The latest in crypto M&A Deutsche Bank survey sites bitcoin as biggest bubble Our main discussion: Yellen’s impact on bitcoin and digital assets In this episode...

According to a Goldman insider, the investment bank will leap into crypto custody soon. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Today on the Brief:  Gary Gensler is officially Biden’s pick for SEC chairman Investors are betting against the U.S. dollar Grayscale has best day ever with $700 million in investment Ethereum reaches new all-time high  Our main discussion: Goldman Sachs reportedly coming t...

This is an encore presentation of NLW’s first interview with macro analyst Lyn Alden, from May 2020. In it, they discuss: Why we’re at the end of a strong dollar cycle Why the Federal Reserve is terrified of the global dollar shortage The difference in creditor vs. debtor nations The concept of the Triffin dilemma  Why Japan has been able to print money without seeing rampant inflation  Why we hav...

A reading of the “Stone Ridge 2020 Shareholder Letter” by Ross Stevens. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. This week’s Long Reads Sunday is a reading of the “Stone Ridge 2020 Shareholder Letter” by Ross Stevens, CEO and co-founder of Stone Ridge Asset Management, discussing the history of America, sound money and Stevens’ bitcoin “aha” moment. - Earn up to 12% APY on Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD, EUR...

The second full business week of January has demonstrated many trends that NLW argues will shape bitcoin and crypto throughout the year. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. On “The Breakdown’s” Weekly Recap, NLW argues that this week is exemplary of a set of trends that will define 2021, including: Market volatility Macro tailwinds  Convergence of crypto and traditional finance Regulatory battle...

The entrepreneurial mayor brings his recruitment of tech talent to the crypto space with the potential of a 1% investment of the city’s reserves into BTC. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Today on the Brief: Initial jobless claims grow the most since March Biden unveils emergency relief plan Fed Chair Powell discusses CBDCs and stablecoins Our main discussion: Is Miami about to put 1% of its...

From “backed by nothing” to “China mining control,” a complete look at the best response to every category of bitcoin FUD out there. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. On today’s episode of The Breakdown, NLW is joined by Dan Held, growth lead at Kraken and a serial bitcoin entrepreneur.  As the market heats up, so, too, does the number of articles and tweets spreading FUD (fear, uncertainty an...

After his most recent stint teaching about blockchain at MIT, former CFTC head Gary Gensler is reportedly the next SEC Chair. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Today on the Brief: Visa drops $5.3B Plaid acquisition after DOJ antitrust suit ECB President Christine Lagarde discusses bitcoin and digital euro  Acting OCC chief Brian Brooks to step down this week  Our main discussion: Gary Gensler...

The International Business Times reports China might nationalize Alibaba. Here’s what that has to do with China’s digital currency efforts.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch: Stacks.co. Today on the Brief: Whales accumulated during yesterday’s crash  Kentucky legislators introduce bill to attract crypto miners UBS lowers the threshold for charging savers...

As the price crashes more than 20% in 24 hours, NLW describes the “wall of worry” around regulation that might characterize this cycle’s FUD. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch: Stacks.co. Today on the brief: Trump ejected from social media  Bakkt confirms plans to go public via SPAC NYDIG buys Digital Assets Data Our main discussion: Are we at the beginnin...

A reading of two recent essays by former bitcoin skeptics who have changed their tunes. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch: Stacks.co. On this week’s Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads two pieces from former bitcoin skeptics who have changed their mind about the asset.  “Bitcoin Crushes Doubters as 224% Rally Proves It’s Here to Stay” by Ed van der Walt  “Why I’v...

Transformative regulatory guidance, important macro tailwinds and, of course, a stunning run-up past $40,000. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch: Stacks.co. On this edition of The Breakdown’s weekly recap, NLW looks at what was one of the most spectacular and surprising weeks in bitcoin and crypto history. Specifically, he discusses: Price action Macro tail...

What a new package including more direct payouts to citizens plus big infrastructure spending mean for bitcoin and markets as a whole. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch: Stacks.co. Today on the Brief: U.S. loses 140,000 jobs in December Chamath’s SoFi SPAC A SPAC for Bakkt Our main discussion: upcoming stimulus plans  As the dust (finally? sort of?) settle...

With bitcoin (briefly) passing $40,000 for the first time, the question becomes: Can it keep going or is a reset necessary?  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch: Stacks.co. Today on the Brief: U.S. President Trump signs order banning Chinese apps Initial jobless claims hold steady at 787,000 Elon Musk becomes the world’s richest person Our main discussion: C...

As the Democrats appear to be headed to victory, how does their new U.S. Senate majority impact markets as a whole and bitcoin more specifically? This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch: Stacks.co. Today on the Brief: ShapeShift goes full DEX Neil Young and the changing business of music China stocks delisted from NYSE Our main discussion: What are the implicati...

A new interpretive letter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency paves the way for stablecoins and public blockchains to be fully integrated in the financial infrastructure.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Yesterday, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released Interpretive Letter 1174. The letter allows banks to participate as nodes in “independent node verification n...

Bitcoin has started 2021 off with a bang. Here’s what investors and analysts think is driving the rise (and today’s dip) as well as predictions for what happens next.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. The end of December was a momentous time in bitcoin’s history. Not content to clear the psychological barrier of $20,000, bitcoin’s price smashed up almost all the way to $30,000, although it wo...

The macro analyst looks at unexpected sources of strength in the economy. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Tony Greer is a macro analyst and author of the Morning Navigator Newsletter. In this conversation, he and NLW discuss how central banks continued to kick the can down the road on debt as well as unexpected sources of strength for the economy heading into 2021. Find our guest online: @Tg...

The prominent gold and bitcoin macro commenter discusses a new generation of institutional investors. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. Dan Tapiero is an investor and entrepreneur with deep experience in gold and bitcoin. In this conversation with NLW he discusses the new group of institutional investors coming into the space and why, for them, bitcoin represents much more than just a hedge ag...

The podcaster and CEO of Onramp Invest discusses DeFi, income inequality and the opportunity for bitcoin in 2021. This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io. The wealth adviser and CEO of Onramp Invest discusses why the Federal Reserve continues to ignore its role in income inequality and what the bitcoin community can do to be a force for positive change. Find our guest online: @TR401 See Privacy Polic...

A look at privacy and infrastructure advances that will shape the bitcoin ecosystem in the years to come. This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io. Alyse Killeen is the founder and managing partner of StillMark, and has been investing in bitcoin companies since 2013. While much of the conversation this year has been about high level narratives and new institutional investors, Alyse brea...